Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- playful
- fantastical
- action movie night
- video game adaptation marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the sequel more assured and entertaining than its predecessor, praising Angelina Jolie and its locations while still finding the thrills and story insufficiently compelling.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The golden orb guides Lara and her adversary toward Pandora's Box, driving the international adventure.
Lara Croft leads the expedition, performs the stunts, and confronts mercenaries and the bio-weapons dealer directly.
The pursuit travels from Santorini through Shanghai, China, and Kazakhstan while emphasizing ruins, weapons, and large-scale action.
Lara recruits former agent Terry Sheridan, whose past relationship with her complicates their alliance.
Films like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life, and why
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
globetrotting treasure hunt, ancient artifacts, action set pieces, and a fearless archaeologist protagonist
Mission: Impossible 2
female-led espionage action, international locations, stunt-driven spectacle, and a charismatic hero
The Mummy Returns
fantasy adventure, mythical objects, comic-book energy, and pulpy world-saving stakes
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
video game adaptation built around athletic action, exotic ruins, and supernatural relics
Movie Details
- Director
- Jan de Bont
- Release Date
- 2003-07-21
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (4636)
Cast
- Angelina Jolie
- Gerard Butler
- Ciarán Hinds
- Chris Barrie
- Noah Taylor
- Djimon Hounsou
- Til Schweiger
- Simon Yam
- Terence Yin Chi-Wai
- Daniel Caltagirone
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life about?
- A fearless archaeologist races across the globe with an ex-lover to keep Pandora’s Box and its catastrophic power away from a ruthless bio-weapons dealer.
- What is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life as moderate.
- What did critics think of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life?
- Critics generally found the sequel more assured and entertaining than its predecessor, praising Angelina Jolie and its locations while still finding the thrills and story insufficiently compelling.
- Which films are like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life?
- Films with a similar feel include Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Mission: Impossible 2, The Mummy Returns, and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
- How long is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life?
- Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life runs 117 minutes.
- Where can I watch Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life?
- In United States, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life streams on fuboTV, Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
